IQVIA Posted October 26, 2026

Associate Clinical Supply Chain Management Specialist

Reading, United Kingdom Full time
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About this opportunity

Clinical Supply IRT Specialist

Location

UK - Remote / Hybrid

Job Overview

IQVIA is seeking a Clinical Supply IRT Specialist to support the successful delivery of clinical trials through expertise in Interactive Response Technology (IRT) and clinical supply management processes.

In this role, you will partner with cross-functional study teams to support IRT setup, change management activities, system validation, and process optimization. You will act as a subject matter expert, helping ensure that clinical supply strategies are accurately translated into system requirements while maintaining quality, compliance, and operational efficiency.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for professionals with experience in clinical supplies, clinical operations, or IRT systems who enjoy working at the intersection of technology and clinical trial delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Support the design, setup, and maintenance of IRT solutions for clinical studies.

Collaborate with study teams and stakeholders to translate operational and supply requirements into IRT specifications.

Contribute to risk assessments and support user acceptance testing (UAT) activities for new study setups and system changes.

Review, develop, and execute testing documentation and associated validation activities as required.

Provide guidance and expertise on IRT-related processes, systems, and best practices.

Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support study startup, amendment implementation, and ongoing study management.

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing IRT processes, tools, and ways of working.

Support training activities and knowledge sharing across study teams and functional groups.

Ensure activities are conducted in compliance with applicable quality standards, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

Experience within clinical research, clinical supplies, clinical operations, or a related pharmaceutical/biotechnology environment.

Knowledge of clinical trial processes and the drug development lifecycle.

Familiarity with Interactive Response Technology (IRT), RTSM, IVRS/IWRS, or similar clinical trial systems.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Experience collaborating with cross-functional and global stakeholders.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused mindset.

Proficiency with clinical systems and standard business applications.

Preferred

Experience supporting clinical supply chain activities.

Exposure to study startup and system validation activities.

Understanding of GCP, GMP, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Experience contributing to process improvement initiatives and training activities.

Previous experience working within global clinical development organizations.

What You'll Bring

A collaborative and proactive approach to problem-solving.

The ability to navigate complex processes and technical systems.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

A passion for improving clinical trial operations and supporting the delivery of medicines to patients.

Why Join IQVIA?

At IQVIA, you'll work alongside industry-leading experts who are transforming healthcare through data, technology, and clinical research. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to innovative clinical programs while growing your expertise in a highly collaborative and global environment.

Join us and help accelerate the development of therapies that make a difference for patients worldwide.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

Job details

Seniority
Associate
Function
Clinical Development
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Reading, United Kingdom
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Clinical Development role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 335 comparable Associate Clinical Development roles across 55 biopharma companies.

335Comparable roles tracked
306Currently active
55Companies hiring similar roles
39Countries represented

Salary context

92 of 335 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Co-Op, Clinical Cytometry · ModernaTX, Inc. $20/hr – $60/hr (≈ $41,600–$124,800/yr)
Highest disclosed · Statistical Advisor · Gilead Sciences, Inc. $226,185/yr – $292,710/yr
Peer group range $83,200 – $259,448 (median $168,090)

Where these roles are based

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United States132
India39
United Kingdom20
Spain16
China15
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Seniority mix

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Manager267
Associate42
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc26

Therapeutic area mix

20 of 335 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology10
Immunology5
Vaccines & Infectious Disease2
Dermatology & Aesthetics1
Respiratory1
Ophthalmology1

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